Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II

The idea that maybe a bunch of sequels are never going to happen, even with some unfinished plotlines lingering out there (Sev & Kyle Katarn come to mind,
but I'm sure there are more). Perhaps there's just not enough demand for a full game - or not enough desire on the part of the game designers to figure
out how to make a full blown sequel.

But with the popularity of Battlefront and sandbox type games - perhaps a single (large) level devoted to each character set in different eras - a sandbox in
which you can do all sorts of things, including finishing up the stories that had previously been left open. It also leaves things open to future downloadable
content with more levels (something else that's very popular today), alternate timelines...

But perhaps I'm reaching too far, and maybe they want to keep their options open for revisiting some of these game storylines - I'm just not sure,
because the farther we get from some of these sequels (as in years) the less likely they are to be big hits with younger generations of fans.

"Every Jedi Knight has to be his own light, because the light shouldn't go out when one Jedi dies." - Anakin Solo

^ I do think there's some precedent for what you're describing already in Star Wars games through the Lego series - that let you jump around. And not
directly Star wars, the new Lego Indy does kind of what you're describing by touching up on parts of the original 3 movies not covered by the first game.
Maybe LA saw that and pondered?

Yeah, they could never sell a video game on a "Tales of the Unfinished Storylines..." premise. Because no one would care. You play video games these
days and get immersed in a storyline. You think the average gamer who bought Republic Commando honestly cares about what happened to Sev? No way, they finished
the game and moved on to the next one. I'm certainly not about to lay down $60 on a game that throws as many different playing styles as possible with
little thought to cohesive storytelling. You just can't market a "Tales of" game anthology that answers all our burning questions, it makes
absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Not sure I agree. I think SOME games are definitely like that, and some gamers specifically look for that type of 'immersive' game.

But, as Acky points out, the Lego games are the opposite - and they've been big hits. I'm sure we could name others. I suspect it's the more casual
side of the market - folks by the way who probably aren't going to be invested in TOR.

I'm not going to go down this path much farther, because this is all my own speculation - but continuing to use the Battlefront/Lego analogy:

Let's say there's a level where you play a Clone Trooper/Storm Trooper in some wide open sandbox of a level, where you're given a general goal
(destroy outpost) and sent on your way. Now within this level might be the resolution to the Sev storyline for those that are looking for that - but it's
not necessary for your enjoyment of the game level.

Now imagine a level playing as a Rebel tooper during the Imperial landing on Hoth (not from the perspective of a snowspeeder). Or as a Jedi fighting the
Yuuzahn Vong across a planetscape. Imagine a really cool scene, and then add in a story element tying it into unfinished plotlines from prior games. It adds a
layer for some fans, but doesn't take away the coolness factor from the game for a casual audience.

"Every Jedi Knight has to be his own light, because the light shouldn't go out when one Jedi dies." - Anakin Solo

After some interesting exposition by Samuel L. Jackson, we just got to see the trailer for The Force Unleashed II! It seems to be coming in 2010 and more
information should be available at www.unleashed2010.com.

Trailer is forthcoming!

EDIT: The website currently redirects to the TFU site so nothing there yet.

Very awesome preview!! I loved Yoda's voice over for the trailer. In a way it kind of makes sense considering that there are two brand new Force Unleashed
5-packs being released next year at Toys 'R' Us. Wouldn't surprise me in the least to get a sequel version of the Secret Apprentice in one of the
5-packs.

Why is life so cruel to a person who is so true During the deepest and darkest nights While I lay in a fear of flight
I know I was at my best once But now I know I never will return For now I know I will be cruel
-DuWayne Cleveland

True, and the trailer was quite good, I have to admit. I loved seeing the rancor fly out of this giant cage, followed by a, um, well, giant thing that eats
rancors apparently Watching the Secret Apprentice (isn't he kind of dead?) then leap into the air with two lightsabers was pretty epic, I must admit.

I was still hoping for a new title or a revival of an old one although I suppose it makes sense to go off of your most recent success.

Hard to say. The trailer had a Yoda and Darth Vader voice over as the SA was walking into the arena which made it kind of seem legitimate but....yeah I have no
idea. It was clearly Starkiller though, unless he had a twin brother :P

With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth
Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

"Executive Producer Haden Blackman and his team have been able to build on the core foundation of the award-winning original and create a powerful
combination of engrossing story-telling and intense action. The Force Unleashed II gives fans an opportunity to wreak havoc on an even greater scale in
the Star Wars universe," said LucasArts' President Darrell Rodriguez.

The sentence that I put in bold letters actually has me worried for the canon of Star Wars.

Why is life so cruel to a person who is so true During the deepest and darkest nights While I lay in a fear of flight
I know I was at my best once But now I know I never will return For now I know I will be cruel
-DuWayne Cleveland